KENS: Possible Improvement

Magus · Sep 2, 2004

Hello there !

I have a question about KENS for all of you. Please, reply, even if you do not use KENS. Basically, I thought the KENS DLLs could be grouped into a single DLL. I'm not going to tell more about it, as I do not want to influence your votes. I just would like you to tell me whether you prefer a single DLL or several DLLs (the way it is now).

Thanks for your time.

Syren · Sep 2, 2004

I'm not too fussed about the ammount of DLL files. I have chasen one in the poll anyway, because the less files there are the less clustered my folders are.

Hivebrain · Sep 2, 2004

A single DLL would be better, because it would have a smaller filesize when RAR-compressed. That's my only reason.

LOst · Sep 2, 2004

I want multiple DLL's since the compressions are different. It's easier to make a one compression program with a DLL based on only that compression format.

Hayate · Sep 2, 2004

I don't use KENS - But I think a sinlge DLL would be better (copy-paste)

Hive: Hmm, that thing in your sig looks interesting...

Icy Guy · Sep 2, 2004

LOst said:

I want multiple DLL's since the compressions are different. It's easier to make a one compression program with a DLL based on only that compression format.
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^ What LOst said. If you want a program that only uses one compression, then you'd have to have a DLL with all the other compressions in there, which could make the filesize of a zip containing the program, DLL, etc. larger.

fuzzbuzz · Sep 3, 2004

I totally agree with LOst. Why have 8 functions stored in a DLL with a program that only needs 2 functions (like a Sonic 2 music editor)

Qjimbo · Sep 3, 2004

Is it possible to have both types? Might be a hassle to compile though, but it would be good for people who only needed routines for one type of compression.

I think it really depends on how big the MultiCompression DLL is. If it's less than 300kb I don't see a problem in bundling that with apps that only use one or two functions from it.

Final Word: One Big DLL if it's not too big :P

Magus · Sep 3, 2004

Well, so far I have 15 votes. Thanks to all those who voted and replyed.
Though, I'm awaiting to have some more votes before doing anything.

Syren · Sep 3, 2004

I have changed my argument. :P

I origionaly said that I thought one DLL was better. Well, either one or four, it doesn't realy matter. There are pros and cons for both.

I am however supporting the use of four DLLs. The reason is because if one was to modify something about these, to either fix something about it or change something for an unknown reason, then it would be quite frustrating to go through extensive code to reach the desired area in the single DLL.

Magus · Sep 3, 2004

Okay, I'll convert your "single DLL" vote into a "multiple DLLs" vote in the final results. I just need to know if you're a KENS user or not, so I can convert your vote correctly (as I'm asking 2 questions in the poll).

voice · Sep 3, 2004

My frame of mind about DLLs is that as long as they don't screw up the computer, use as many as you need. I've had DLLs that tried to screw with my pc, usually ends with a trip into MS-DOS mode and DEL :P

Im in aggreence with fuzzbuzz, if your going to have alot of functions, you want to make sure its easy to find.

JoseTB · Sep 3, 2004

I voted for the use of four DLLs.The reason has been said here before,is better to the people who need a specific type of compression use a specific dll.Still,if it gets enough votes,you could put both versions,single DLL and four DLLs.

Syren · Sep 4, 2004

I don't use KENS, by the way. I just changed my vote to the most logical answer.

Magus · Sep 4, 2004

Okay, I have 20 votes. I think this is enough. Once again, thanks a lot to all those who voted.

Now, here's a nice Excel camembert that sums up the results. Note that one "single DLL" vote was converted to a "multiple DLLs" vote on the request of the voter.

Considering the fact that a good majority voted for the multiple DLLs version, and the fact that the advatages of a multiple DLLs version surpass those of a single DLL version, KENS will stay as a multiple DLLs pack.

I might keep the single DLL idea, however it would be quite difficult to handle two versions at a time. It would also be very annoying for people who would use tools that use both versions, as they would have to download both the multiple DLLs and single DLL versions in case there are updates to KENS.

I will keep checking this topic for reactions.

voice · Sep 4, 2004

oooooooo a pie graph :drool:

Magus · Sep 4, 2004

We call them "camembert" in France. No joke, that's the official name. :D

Sonic Hachelle-Bee · Sep 4, 2004

Magus said:

We call them "camembert" in France. No joke, that's the official name. :D
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Hahahaha...
This camembert reminds me something political... :lol:

Keep multiple DLL's, this is the best.

Magus · Sep 4, 2004

Est-ce que ?a aurait ? voir avec la r?partition des si?ges ? l'Assembl?e Nationale ? :D

Syren · Sep 5, 2004

J'adore une poisson.

So now you have a majority of votes. Why were you concidering using only one DLL anyway?

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KENS: Possible Improvement

1/ Do you use KENS ? 2/ Would you like having a single DLL instead of four ?

I use KENS - It is fine with four DLLs

I use KENS - I'd rather have all the functions in a single DLL

I use KENS - Do as you wish with the DLLs

I don't use KENS - But I think four DLLs are okay

I don't use KENS - But I think a sinlge DLL would be better

I don't use KENS - And I don't care about what you do to the DLLs

Magus

Syren

Hivebrain

LOst

Hayate

Icy Guy

fuzzbuzz

Qjimbo

Magus

Syren

Magus

voice

JoseTB

Syren

Magus

voice

Magus

Sonic Hachelle-Bee

Magus

Syren

KENS: Possible Improvement

1/ Do you use KENS ? 2/ Would you like having a single DLL instead of four ?

I use KENS - It is fine with four DLLs

I use KENS - I'd rather have all the functions in a single DLL

I use KENS - Do as you wish with the DLLs

I don't use KENS - But I think four DLLs are okay

I don't use KENS - But I think a sinlge DLL would be better

I don't use KENS - And I don't care about what you do to the DLLs

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